Head of Payments

Role

SafeBoda is looking for a Head of Payments to lead all payments and financial services work at SafeBoda. In particular, you will be designing and implementing a range of financial products and services for our target consumers which are the SafeBoda drivers and passengers. This will require working with a range of actors. In addition, this will be an exciting and challenging role that enables the successful applicant to play a pivotal part in identifying, testing, and scaling opportunities for SafeBoda to offer access to financial products and services to millions of underbanked Ugandans.  

Responsibilities 

• Build and lead the payment offering at SafeBoda Uganda. 

• Manage a series of partnerships with financial institutions and partners across multiple areas

• Develop highly scalable products and lead and inspire a high-performing cross-functional team across Product, Engineering, and Operations.
• Scale a team to deliver on very ambitious targets 
• Support the company to ensure SafeBoda becomes a leader in fintech in Uganda

You should have

• +5 years leading in fintech, banking, payments, tech, or a similar field  
• Experience in fintech/banking/microfinance in emerging markets
• Product development experience is a plus
• Familiarity with the financial regulatory environment in Uganda is a huge plus
• Proven leadership and ability in scaling a team
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or finance-related field with academic excellence
• Pro-active ability to move fast, innovate, and find creative solutions
• Solid analytical skills and advanced experience in Excel
• Passionate about financial services and financial inclusion 
• Excellent communication skills with the flexibility to negotiate corporate partnerships one minute and explain financial concepts to SafeBoda riders the next
• Love our product and be curious about how it works

• Live the SafeBoda values, represent the company in everything you do, and constantly fly the flag. 

Benefits

• Scale with a rapidly growing startup, with tons of opportunity for growth and impact
• Contribute to our mission and work at our dynamic and fast-paced company in Africa
• Competitive salary based on experience 
• Free SafeBoda transport
• Free lunch every day